Approval isn’t just about the proposed use—it’s about proving the infrastructure can support it.
📍 The court upheld Pender County’s denial of a proposed 2,360-acre solar farm after finding insufficient evidence regarding:
⚡ Electrical transmission capacity
💧 Stormwater and drainage impacts
🌿 Wetland considerations
📋 Supporting infrastructure requirements
For landowners, developers, and investors, the takeaway extends beyond solar projects:
✔️ Utility capacity matters
✔️ Environmental due diligence matters
✔️ Infrastructure planning matters
✔️ Local government approvals are never guaranteed
As development continues across North Carolina, projects that address infrastructure and environmental concerns early are often better positioned for successful approvals.
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